Definition of shoulder pad

shoulder padnoun

miếng đệm vai

/ˈʃəʊldə pæd//ˈʃəʊldər pæd/

The term "shoulder pad" refers to the padded inserts sewn into the shoulder region of a garment, typically found in clothing items such as blazers or jackets. The origin of this term can be traced back to the fashion industry of the 1980s, where shoulder pads became a popular trend in womenswear. The padded shoulders were designed to create a broad, powerful silhouette, inspired by the bold fashion aesthetic of the time known as "power dressing." The term "shoulder pad," however, gained popularity as the padding itself became more widespread and recognizable in fashion. The initial pad-like structures were stuffed with polyester, made to widen and square off the shoulder line, creating a defined and structured frame, steeped in a masculine aesthetic. Today, the trend has taken a less drastic turn, with slimmer padding used mainly to accentuate size and provide comfort in clothing that requires structured shoulders.

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a small piece of thick cloth that is sewn into the shoulder of a dress, jacket, etc. to make a person’s shoulders look bigger

một mảnh vải dày nhỏ được khâu vào vai váy, áo khoác, v.v. để làm cho vai của một người trông to hơn

a piece of hard plastic that people wear under their shirts to protect their shoulders when playing American football, ice hockey, etc.

một miếng nhựa cứng mà mọi người mặc dưới áo để bảo vệ vai khi chơi bóng bầu dục Mỹ, khúc côn cầu trên băng, v.v.